"Not Ashamed!" (2 Timothy 1:8) is the Bible-preaching ministry of Mike Aylestock, pastor of Community Baptist Church located in South Riding, Virginia. Community Baptist's unique personality is marked by a commitment to the authority of Scripture, a passion for world evangelism, and a vision of the centrality of family. This ministry is not ashamed of God's perspective on today's issues and believes His perspective is the secret to solving life's challenges. Join us for the Sunday Morning and Evening Sermons from Pastor Mike Aylestock. http://cbc4me.org/media-page/audio/ Community Baptist Church, South Riding, VA http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Tue, 15 May 2012 18:12:28 -0400 office@cbc4me.org (CBC Office) Tue, 15 May 2012 18:10:44 -0400 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.3.1) http://www.feedforall.com Pastor Mike Aylestock from Community Baptist Church in South Riding, Virginia "Not Ashamed!" (2 Timothy 1:8) is the Bible-preaching ministry of Mike Aylestock, pastor of Community Baptist Church located in South Riding, Virginia. Community Baptist's unique personality is marked by a commitment to the authority of Scripture, a passion for world evangelism, and a vision of the centrality of family. This ministry is not ashamed of God's perspective on today's issues and believes His perspective is the secret to solving life's challenges. Join us for the Sunday Morning and Evening Sermons from Pastor Mike Aylestock. Pastor Mike Aylestock Mike Aylestock office@cbc4me.org Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no http://www.cbc4me.org/images/iTunesPastorAylestock.jpg http://cbc4me.org/media-page/audio/ Pastor Mike Aylestock 124 144 Family is worth fighting for! Church-planter Mike Barr points us to the instruction Nehemiah delivered to a building and battling people to rise up and fight for their families. Here we find some parallels to our efforts for our families today. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-05-13pm.mp3 0A9BF7C2-059F-436F-8AF4-EBD51C65BF86 Sun, 13 May 2012 18:30:00 -0400 Fight for Your Family, Nehemiah 4:14 Family is worth fighting for! Church-planter Mike Barr points us to the instruction Nehemiah delivered to a building and battling people to rise up and fight for their families. Here we find some parallels to our efforts for our families today. 45:44 Mike Barr Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no God created man and woman in His likeness. He had different purposes for them and so He placed His characteristics in them carefully...and uniquely. In a woman He placed characteristics that would enable her to be a special expression of His character inside her home. Then He likened His love for us by pointing to a mother's love. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-05-13am.mp3 5C7AA038-92E9-47D8-9D4F-9429276AD81B Sun, 13 May 2012 10:30:00 -0400 The Motherhood of God, Isaiah 66:13 God created man and woman in His likeness. He had different purposes for them and so He placed His characteristics in them carefully...and uniquely. In a woman He placed characteristics that would enable her to be a special expression of His character inside her home. Then He likened His love for us by pointing to a mother's love. 44:15 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Serving God in Holland has been an endeavor that could only be accomplished through God’s daily enabling grace. Such grace has motivated and enabled Cork as he has established three indigenous churches in Holland and is in the process of establishing a fourth. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-05-11bam.mp3 3A58FDFB-DAA9-41D4-A7D4-0DD6DFB9260D Fri, 11 May 2012 11:30:00 -0400 I Need Grace, 1 Corinthians 15:1-10 Serving God in Holland has been an endeavor that could only be accomplished through God’s daily enabling grace. Such grace has motivated and enabled Cork as he has established three indigenous churches in Holland and is in the process of establishing a fourth. 36:27 Cork Albright, Missionary Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no When I face dark valleys in the ministry I need friends. At times like those I have called my pastor friends and found encouragement and counsel. As God sent Jonathan to strengthen David when he was in his valley, so He has sent friends to me in my valleys. As pastors of the Virginia Baptist Bible Fellowship, we need one another. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-05-11aam.mp3 8CFBE42B-9F2A-413D-A0DE-E1C80CF529A7 Fri, 11 May 2012 10:30:00 -0400 I Need Friends, 1 Samuel 23:15-18 When I face dark valleys in the ministry I need friends. At times like those I have called my pastor friends and found encouragement and counsel. As God sent Jonathan to strengthen David when he was in his valley, so He has sent friends to me in my valleys. As pastors of the Virginia Baptist Bible Fellowship, we need one another. 40:25 Pastor Doug Henry Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Here is a doctrine that few preachers approach - the doctrine of clothing as addressed by God in His Bible. Pastor Mike approaches this subject with a careful consideration of why God puts clothing on mankind... and the implications of God's mind in our lives today. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-05-06pm.mp3 E7B838FD-5810-47AE-AA15-C2AA8B088673 Sun, 6 May 2012 18:30:00 -0400 Clothing and the Bible, Genesis 3:7 Here is a doctrine that few preachers approach - the doctrine of clothing as addressed by God in His Bible. Pastor Mike approaches this subject with a careful consideration of why God puts clothing on mankind... and the implications of God's mind in our lives today. 56:21 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no It is said that a good friend will be honest with you. God is such a friend. Although it is not a pleasant subject, God tells us about hell - the destiny of those who will have rejected His loving pursuit of them. Doug Henry, church-planter and pastor, preaches about the day when God judges all of lost humanity. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-05-06am.mp3 47D8F459-EE12-4752-B8DD-6EE05D3600AB Sun, 6 May 2012 10:30:00 -0400 The Day of Judgment, Revelation 20:11-15 It is said that a good friend will be honest with you. God is such a friend. Although it is not a pleasant subject, God tells us about hell - the destiny of those who will have rejected His loving pursuit of them. Doug Henry, church-planter and pastor, preaches about the day when God judges all of lost humanity. 38:27 Pastor Doug Henry Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no What kind of Christian do you want as a role model for your children? In this message Pastor Mike takes us to the Scriptures to learn God's mind regarding issues of legalism, holiness and standards for Christian leadership. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-04-29pm.mp3 249EFB54-7361-41AB-A2FE-51E52DAB7B50 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:30:00 -0400 Joining the Core, Colossians 3:2 What kind of Christian do you want as a role model for your children? In this message Pastor Mike takes us to the Scriptures to learn God's mind regarding issues of legalism, holiness and standards for Christian leadership. 46:13 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Our world is filled with religion. God issued a warning - "Don't become a spoil of a spiritual war, carried off captive by intellectualism, even worthless deception." Knowing that I or my child(ren) could become such captives, I must have God's help! Where do I find it? That's why God put "Colossians" in the Bible. Pastor Mike opens this letter up to us. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-04-29am.mp3 B3234F51-59D7-4731-A826-426E2EBD9110 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:30:00 -0400 Jesus is #1! Colossians 1:18-19 Our world is filled with religion. God issued a warning - "Don't become a spoil of a spiritual war, carried off captive by intellectualism, even worthless deception." Knowing that I or my child(ren) could become such captives, I must have God's help! Where do I find it? That's why God put "Colossians" in the Bible. Pastor Mike opens this letter up to us. 41:21 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no The parents wanted their children under the influence of God. Intent on accomplishing that, but blocked by the disciples, finally succeeded when Jesus stepped in. Pastor Mike speaks on God's passion for the children. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-04-22pm.mp3 CB7BD193-4BF9-456C-A949-543761E43E99 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:30:00 -0400 Bringing Children to God, Mark 10:13-16 The parents wanted their children under the influence of God. Intent on accomplishing that, but blocked by the disciples, finally succeeded when Jesus stepped in. Pastor Mike speaks on God's passion for the children. 41:13 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no When the well-known religious leader approached Jesus he seemed to have an inquisitive heart. Imagine his surprise when Jesus taught him that, in spite of his religious activity, he was "condemned already" and that his religion didn't solve his problem. But then he learned the secret - look to the snake on a pole! What? Jon Stone makes this well-known story come to life. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-04-22am.mp3 A069EC5D-4C08-4689-9F22-3D566B2B7F1A Sun, 22 Apr 2012 10:30:00 -0400 Condemned Already, John 3:18 When the well-known religious leader approached Jesus he seemed to have an inquisitive heart. Imagine his surprise when Jesus taught him that, in spite of his religious activity, he was "condemned already" and that his religion didn't solve his problem. But then he learned the secret - look to the snake on a pole! What? Jon Stone makes this well-known story come to life. 42:36 Jon Stone Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no In his Wednesday evening devotions that follow the church's corporate prayer time Pastor Mike has been considering Psalm 119. On this Sunday evening he stepped into the third group of eight verses to observe an interesting phenomena that occurs when one saturates themselves with the Word of God. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-04-15pm.mp3 A447F5DA-E23D-4E00-8B01-47FBFA62D652 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:30:00 -0400 Homesick! Psalm 119:19-20 In his Wednesday evening devotions that follow the church's corporate prayer time Pastor Mike has been considering Psalm 119. On this Sunday evening he stepped into the third group of eight verses to observe an interesting phenomena that occurs when one saturates themselves with the Word of God. 31:12 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no One hundred years ago last night, nearing midnight, the "unsinkable" Titanic met something bigger and stronger than herself. After midnight she slipped into the frigid waters of the north Atlantic taking approximately ½ of those who sailed with her and leaving the other ½ clinging to life in lifeboats and in the water. James Cameron, in his 1997 movie, so distorted history and passed lies to unknowing movie-goers that many hardly think that there were any important lessons to learn from the tragedy. Not so says Pastor Mike on this 100th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-04-15am.mp3 6453009A-DA2C-4C9D-8EA9-7057A14A3FDA Sun, 15 Apr 2012 10:30:30 -0400 Lessons From the Titanic, Psalm 78:7 One hundred years ago last night, nearing midnight, the "unsinkable" Titanic met something bigger and stronger than herself. After midnight she slipped into the frigid waters of the north Atlantic taking approximately ½ of those who sailed with her and leaving the other ½ clinging to life in lifeboats and in the water. James Cameron, in his 1997 movie, so distorted history and passed lies to unknowing movie-goers that many hardly think that there were any important lessons to learn from the tragedy. Not so says Pastor Mike on this 100th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank. 52:24 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no How do we know Jesus really rose from the grave? What evidences bolster our faith? Mike Johns shares three evidences that prove the resurrection of Jesus Christ. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-04-08pm.mp3 9A8796CF-EAA1-418F-895D-CEB1D6F294CF Sun, 8 Apr 2012 18:30:00 -0400 Evidences of the Veracity of Jesus' Resurrection How do we know Jesus really rose from the grave? What evidences bolster our faith? Mike Johns shares three evidences that prove the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 30:12 Mike Johns Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Jesus' final words on the cross expressed His giving up of life to the Father. He was dead. Hope is now lost. Despair set in. It's Friday and it's over...but Sunday's comin'! Pastor Mike preaches the events from Jesus' triumphant entry to His triumphant resurrection on this Easter Sunday morning. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-04-08am.mp3 22B4D4E8-40C4-452C-AAB0-DD40DAEAD6B3 Sun, 8 Apr 2012 10:30:00 -0400 Sunday's Comin'! Luke 23:46 Jesus' final words on the cross expressed His giving up of life to the Father. He was dead. Hope is now lost. Despair set in. It's Friday and it's over...but Sunday's comin'! Pastor Mike preaches the events from Jesus' triumphant entry to His triumphant resurrection on this Easter Sunday morning. 52:08 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Jesus' fifth word from the cross reveals that the battle over sin on the cross left Him physically exhausted. As death neared, Jesus gasped - He was spent for me. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-04-01pm.mp3 0CF753C1-1D48-4811-844B-4F401B88DB1B Sun, 1 Apr 2012 18:30:00 -0400 I'm So Thirsty! John 19:28 Jesus' fifth word from the cross reveals that the battle over sin on the cross left Him physically exhausted. As death neared, Jesus gasped - He was spent for me. 35:58 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Jesus' fourth word from the cross was a pathetic cry that pierced the darkness after six horrible hours on the cross. "Why?!" He was utterly abandoned and suffering the weight of my sin. Here we see the emotional turmoil that Jesus recoiled from as He contemplated it in Gethsemane. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-04-01am.mp3 6AC42558-9F56-4EFA-9605-4AAF00AD87FA Sun, 1 Apr 2012 10:30:00 -0400 God, Oh God, WHY? Matthew 27:46 Jesus' fourth word from the cross was a pathetic cry that pierced the darkness after six horrible hours on the cross. "Why?!" He was utterly abandoned and suffering the weight of my sin. Here we see the emotional turmoil that Jesus recoiled from as He contemplated it in Gethsemane. 45:06 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no The day of Jesus' crucifixion changed the roles and relationships of the people who were invested in Jesus' mission. Some of those changes become crystal clear as Jesus addresses both His earthly mother and His beloved disciple. Much to the dismay of Roman Catholic theology, Mary's new role was a painful change that brought her a Savior instead of a son. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-03-25pm.mp3 A761C0BA-32EB-40F4-9DC7-4C7174C3D59F Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:30:00 -0400 Woman...Thy Son, John 19:26-27 The day of Jesus' crucifixion changed the roles and relationships of the people who were invested in Jesus' mission. Some of those changes become crystal clear as Jesus addresses both His earthly mother and His beloved disciple. Much to the dismay of Roman Catholic theology, Mary's new role was a painful change that brought her a Savior instead of a son. 36:31 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no During the early hours on the cross Jesus was confronted with a barrage of demands and "prayers". Some wanted Him to come down for selfish reasons. At least one wanted Him to stay up on the cross and win His kingdom. The battle raged in Jesus' mind and His final answer secured the offer of salvation to you. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-03-25am.mp3 78A131E2-4F3B-47AE-9A73-96F9710A1346 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 10:30:00 -0400 Paradise Today, Luke 23:43 During the early hours on the cross Jesus was confronted with a barrage of demands and "prayers". Some wanted Him to come down for selfish reasons. At least one wanted Him to stay up on the cross and win His kingdom. The battle raged in Jesus' mind and His final answer secured the offer of salvation to you. 46:03 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Are trials the enemies of our souls? Is pain the evidence of failure? Or can bad things really result in a harvest of good things? Missionary Cork Albright directs our attention to the experiences of Paul who saw the gospel blaze new trails as the result of his suffering. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-02-26am.mp3 8EFC7174-D5DA-40E7-8180-85F663635830 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:30:00 -0500 Furtherance of the Gospel, Philippians 1:12 Are trials the enemies of our souls? Is pain the evidence of failure? Or can bad things really result in a harvest of good things? Missionary Cork Albright directs our attention to the experiences of Paul who saw the gospel blaze new trails as the result of his suffering. 49:45 Cork Albright Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no What does a missionary intend to accomplish in a foreign country? How will people be "lifted" through his/her missionary ministry? Our missionary to the Dominican Republic helped us focus on the goal Jesus gave to us - "Make disciples!" http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-02-26ss.mp3 A072A732-8294-415E-9C7C-8EDFF7F6C5A2 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Making Disciples, Matt 10:37-39 What does a missionary intend to accomplish in a foreign country? How will people be "lifted" through his/her missionary ministry? Our missionary to the Dominican Republic helped us focus on the goal Jesus gave to us - "Make disciples!" 35:32 Tim Fluegge Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no What enables people to finance the work of world evangelism? Is it deep financial reserves? Personal interest in internationalism? Feelings of guilt over other's poverty? While each of these could cause some people to invest money in missionary activity, it is the grace of God at work in a person's life that enables, and motivates, you to live for missions. That grace has enabled missionary Joe Merlo to take the gospel to Argentina. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-02-24pm.mp3 13DA5905-1314-4003-8E1D-D64C718AD465 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500 The Grace of Giving, 2 Corinthians 8:7 What enables people to finance the work of world evangelism? Is it deep financial reserves? Personal interest in internationalism? Feelings of guilt over other's poverty? While each of these could cause some people to invest money in missionary activity, it is the grace of God at work in a person's life that enables, and motivates, you to live for missions. That grace has enabled missionary Joe Merlo to take the gospel to Argentina. 33:43 Joe Merlo Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no What kind of church does a missionary want to establish? Cork Albright, missionary in the Netherlands, found a model in the church Paul established in Philippi. The character of that church is being duplicated in western Europe. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-02-23pm.mp3 E85E63E6-F2B4-4F1B-9EB9-EA30D11987C9 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500 Character of a New Testament Church, 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 What kind of church does a missionary want to establish? Cork Albright, missionary in the Netherlands, found a model in the church Paul established in Philippi. The character of that church is being duplicated in western Europe. 33:28 Cork Albright Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no 200 years ago today (February 19, 1812) Adoniram & Ann Judson left the shores of America to take the gospel to a foreign country. This launched the modern day foreign mission movement from America. Most people today know little about the tremendous sacrifice made by the Judson family, nor the fruit that continues to spring from their death to self and gift of life to Burma. Today we honor their memory. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-02-19am.mp3 C32422F3-B931-420B-B1C8-23DF7750F367 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:30:00 -0500 Adoniram Judson - 200th Anniversary, John 12:20-26 200 years ago today (February 19, 1812) Adoniram & Ann Judson left the shores of America to take the gospel to a foreign country. This launched the modern day foreign mission movement from America. Most people today know little about the tremendous sacrifice made by the Judson family, nor the fruit that continues to spring from their death to self and gift of life to Burma. Today we honor their memory. 55:10 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no In part two of Pastor Mike’s look at the often overlooked quality trait of loyalty, we learn five lessons about loyally serving others. These lessons are drawn from the loyalty given to David by people serving under his leadership. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-02-12pm.mp3 9D02213A-042A-40FF-9735-E401475BC4A4 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:30:00 -0500 Loyal Men (Part 2), 1 Samuel 24:10 In part two of Pastor Mike’s look at the often overlooked quality trait of loyalty, we learn five lessons about loyally serving others. These lessons are drawn from the loyalty given to David by people serving under his leadership. 32:59 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no As you hear what a child said or did have you ever asked "What were they thinking?!" Unfortunately, all too often, they have not developed a foundation that enables them to act wisely. How does a child develop that foundation? By having a dad and mom who systematically teach them God’s wisdom from Proverbs. Pastor Mike introduces parents to the use of Proverbs for use in daily parenting. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-02-12am.mp3 52599C06-FC87-4A5F-97D3-6A6DA3EEB59E Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:30:00 -0500 Teaching Your Children Wisdom, Proverbs 1:8 As you hear what a child said or did have you ever asked "What were they thinking?!" Unfortunately, all too often, they have not developed a foundation that enables them to act wisely. How does a child develop that foundation? By having a dad and mom who systematically teach them God’s wisdom from Proverbs. Pastor Mike introduces parents to the use of Proverbs for use in daily parenting. 46:11 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no The quality of the men selected as deacons is important. An often overlooked quality trait is loyalty. Pastor Mike focuses on David to learn important lessons on loyalty and disloyalty. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-02-05pm.mp3 CC6A65BC-89EB-4EE3-BBC3-068C488BDED2 Sun, 5 Feb 2012 18:30:00 -0500 Loyal Men (Part 1), 1 Samuel 24:10 The quality of the men selected as deacons is important. An often overlooked quality trait is loyalty. Pastor Mike focuses on David to learn important lessons on loyalty and disloyalty. 30:09 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no In Uganda a missionary is robbed. In Cairo a pastor's daughter is molested as an attack on her father’s Christianity. In America our economy is broken, our politicians are mocking our Constitution and our culture glorifies immorality. Yet there is hope! The message of Jesus Christ is as vibrant as ever and His followers are optimistic. We have hope, even in a dark hour. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-02-05am.mp3 21A0E3D7-34A1-4C24-9B4B-E8B877E73379 Sun, 5 Feb 2012 10:30:00 -0500 Hope! Romans 15:13 In Uganda a missionary is robbed. In Cairo a pastor's daughter is molested as an attack on her father’s Christianity. In America our economy is broken, our politicians are mocking our Constitution and our culture glorifies immorality. Yet there is hope! The message of Jesus Christ is as vibrant as ever and His followers are optimistic. We have hope, even in a dark hour. 44:21 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no What kind of men are to be entrusted in the office of deacon? To be sure, they will be quality men in God’s church. Pastor Mike steps us through the qualifications God lists in this Sunday evening Bible study. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-01-29pm.mp3 95302BBA-8E8F-4770-A6B0-21C7E839D84B Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:30:00 -0500 Quality Men, 1 Timothy 3:8-13 What kind of men are to be entrusted in the office of deacon? To be sure, they will be quality men in God’s church. Pastor Mike steps us through the qualifications God lists in this Sunday evening Bible study. 43:29 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Partnership is essential for the success of any enterprise. Why? Because the job that needs done is TOO HEAVY for a few to handle. Moses’ father-in-law taught him a valuable lesson on partnership. The principles learned enhance the effectiveness of churches, families and businesses. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-01-29am.mp3 5C1712AA-2D81-427C-B473-B3D4ECCA2CD0 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:30:00 -0500 Too Heavy!, Exodus 18:13-27 Partnership is essential for the success of any enterprise. Why? Because the job that needs done is TOO HEAVY for a few to handle. Moses’ father-in-law taught him a valuable lesson on partnership. The principles learned enhance the effectiveness of churches, families and businesses. 38:34 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Where did the office of deacon come from? What did the original deacons do? Why did this office come into being? Pastor Mike finds direction for a church in ordaining deacons in the history of this office. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-01-22pm.mp3 C36CA6BC-98E4-4270-8441-9084DE10AE47 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:30:00 -0500 Deacon Roots, Acts 6:1-6 Where did the office of deacon come from? What did the original deacons do? Why did this office come into being? Pastor Mike finds direction for a church in ordaining deacons in the history of this office. 31:17 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no How "noisy" is your soul? Are you at wit's end? Can't take anymore? Jesus reached out to those who had been "beaten up" by life and offered them rest. Pastor Mike was impressed by a sermon he recently heard by Dr. Jim Berg and shared the essence of that sermon this morning. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-01-22am.mp3 29628998-8C31-4602-829E-A3ECE58EE48C Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:30:00 -0500 Quieting a Noisy Soul, Matthew 11:28-30 How "noisy" is your soul? Are you at wit's end? Can't take anymore? Jesus reached out to those who had been "beaten up" by life and offered them rest. Pastor Mike was impressed by a sermon he recently heard by Dr. Jim Berg and shared the essence of that sermon this morning. 45:39 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Pastor Mike begins a 7-message series on the purpose and role of deacons in a Bible-based church. This message is a Bible study that sets down a structural foundation upon which we can build our understanding of deacons in Jesus’ church. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-01-15pm.mp3 4FA82FBB-A9C2-46B0-8279-7E38CA61BEA7 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:30:00 -0500 Deacons at CBC, Philippians 1:1 Pastor Mike begins a 7-message series on the purpose and role of deacons in a Bible-based church. This message is a Bible study that sets down a structural foundation upon which we can build our understanding of deacons in Jesus’ church. 39:28 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no A life truly blessed by God? We talk about it glibly but is it a passion? Years ago Christian "marketing" turned Jabez’ prayer into what seemed to be a mysterious incantation. It was memorized and quoted with the hope that it would bring blessing. Have you ever examined that prayer prayed by a man who had known sorrow and grief during his life? Pastor Mike opens Jabez’ heart for us to reflect on what it means to desire God’s blessing. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-01-15am.mp3 F6DAA974-C928-419E-99CB-44674D7F435F Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:30:00 -0500 Living the Blessed Life, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 A life truly blessed by God? We talk about it glibly but is it a passion? Years ago Christian "marketing" turned Jabez’ prayer into what seemed to be a mysterious incantation. It was memorized and quoted with the hope that it would bring blessing. Have you ever examined that prayer prayed by a man who had known sorrow and grief during his life? Pastor Mike opens Jabez’ heart for us to reflect on what it means to desire God’s blessing. 39:13 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no You are standing at the threshold of a year of new opportunities. How can you be guaranteed success? God gave Joshua clear instructions about success as he began to travel down a new road. Those instructions are meaningful to you today. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2012-01-01am.mp3 1143929C-FC07-429C-B6A8-091F9AC53713 Sun, 1 Jan 2012 10:30:00 -0500 2012 - Your Road to New Opportunities, Joshua 1 You are standing at the threshold of a year of new opportunities. How can you be guaranteed success? God gave Joshua clear instructions about success as he began to travel down a new road. Those instructions are meaningful to you today. 45:17 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Here is a great way to keep Christmas celebrations focused on Jesus Christ! Study the Christmas story in the Bible and focus on what that first Christmas meant to each participant. Today’s message focuses on what Christmas meant to the nation of Israel. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-12-25am.mp3 4A23641B-BF52-4783-A670-453D90B8BFE5 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 10:30:00 -0500 Who Is Jesus Christ? Micah 5:2 Here is a great way to keep Christmas celebrations focused on Jesus Christ! Study the Christmas story in the Bible and focus on what that first Christmas meant to each participant. Today’s message focuses on what Christmas meant to the nation of Israel. 29:16 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Have a Witness Plan http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-12-18pm.mp3 820406C2-F4E1-47E7-8AFB-37919D3218D7 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:30:00 -0500 Have a Witness Plan Have a Witness Plan 43:36 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Pastor’s 15 minute sermon on the virgin birth of Jesus Christ was delivered in the middle of the choir’s Christmas cantata. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-12-18am.mp3 13048F3C-F86C-4343-8983-191ABE9C5161 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:30:00 -0500 Why I Believe in the Virgin Birth, Matthew 22:41-46 Pastor’s 15 minute sermon on the virgin birth of Jesus Christ was delivered in the middle of the choir’s Christmas cantata. 14:29 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Pastor Mike turns our attention to witnessing terms found in the Bible during this Wednesday evening prayer meeting devotion. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-12-14wed.mp3 BD8718B9-DBF2-42BE-97D8-F77538FD7782 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:30:00 -0500 Draw the Net, Romans 10:14 Pastor Mike turns our attention to witnessing terms found in the Bible during this Wednesday evening prayer meeting devotion. 27:03 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Trials in life can leave us joyless if we do not know what God is producing through the trials. Chris, our missionary to Uruguay, turns our attention to a powerful lesson about trials. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-12-11pm.mp3 71492358-AB24-4481-9FA4-89D2396CC834 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:30:00 -0500 When Trials Rob You of Your Song, James 1:2 Trials in life can leave us joyless if we do not know what God is producing through the trials. Chris, our missionary to Uruguay, turns our attention to a powerful lesson about trials. 41:18 Chris Cisler Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no As Christians we enjoy certainties in life. Our God cannot lie. What He promises are certainties we count on. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-12-04am.mp3 F0BFE96E-9485-43A2-B055-D471DA806B11 Sun, 4 Dec 2011 10:30:00 -0500 Christian Certainty, 2 Peter 1:10 As Christians we enjoy certainties in life. Our God cannot lie. What He promises are certainties we count on. 36:01 Bro. Gary Halstead Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no We would all like to witness to someone and see them instantly embrace Jesus Christ and experience His salvation. However, sometimes a person does not instantly respond. A sometimes overlooked part of evangelizing is the time between hearing the gospel and trusting Jesus Christ. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-11-27pm.mp3 272C8F41-AD69-4195-8308-2F663216A827 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:30:00 -0500 Time, Mark 4:26-29 We would all like to witness to someone and see them instantly embrace Jesus Christ and experience His salvation. However, sometimes a person does not instantly respond. A sometimes overlooked part of evangelizing is the time between hearing the gospel and trusting Jesus Christ. 32:17 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Pastor focused on Galatians 4 and Romans 8 as we considered God’s adoption of ourselves into His family. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-11-13pm.mp3 07120B64-D9B8-4DA1-89E9-7C414EBA9E08 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:30:00 -0500 God’s Care for Orphans, Galatians 4:1-7 (Part 2) Pastor focused on Galatians 4 and Romans 8 as we considered God’s adoption of ourselves into His family. 19:46 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Today we highlighted the need of orphans worldwide and honored those in our church family who have adopted children as well as our missionaries around the world who have established orphanages as part of their evangelistic/church-planting mission. In the morning message pastor directed our thoughts to where we see God’s care of orphans. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-11-13am.mp3 456B10CF-C939-4B5A-837B-859640A9E40F Sun, 13 Nov 2011 10:30:00 -0500 God’s Care for Orphans,James 1:27 (Part 1) Today we highlighted the need of orphans worldwide and honored those in our church family who have adopted children as well as our missionaries around the world who have established orphanages as part of their evangelistic/church-planting mission. In the morning message pastor directed our thoughts to where we see God’s care of orphans. 32:23 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no A missionary endeavor rests upon four requirements. Our missionary to the Dominican Republic lays them out for us in this message. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-11-06pm.mp3 EA8CE528-D376-4D80-B778-06B89BE1DBF2 Sun, 6 Nov 2011 18:30:00 -0500 What Makes Missions Work, Romans 10:13-15 A missionary endeavor rests upon four requirements. Our missionary to the Dominican Republic lays them out for us in this message. 26:21 Missionary Erik Johnson, Dominican Republic Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no God put The Epistle to the Romans in your Bible to present the core elements of Christianity. It contains three major messages that impact every life. Through this letter we discover that the gospel really can fix any problem http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-11-06am.mp3 FD1095F0-4184-42FC-B463-3B85D7FC45D5 Sun, 6 Nov 2011 10:30:00 -0500 Romans: The Power of the Gospel, Romans 1:16 God put The Epistle to the Romans in your Bible to present the core elements of Christianity. It contains three major messages that impact every life. Through this letter we discover that the gospel really can fix any problem 46:25 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Wives sometimes do not realize the power they have in developing a sweet spirit in their home, even when married to a jerk! Pastor Mike unfolds God’s message to wives found in 1 Peter. Originally designed as part of his Principles for Effective Parenting class taught in one of our adult Bible Study Fellowship classes, pastor decided to preach this one in our Sunday morning service. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-10-30am.mp3 D300F39C-2B90-4C65-992C-7B3534E3C0ED Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:30:00 -0400 Role of the wife, 1 Peter 3-6 Wives sometimes do not realize the power they have in developing a sweet spirit in their home, even when married to a jerk! Pastor Mike unfolds God’s message to wives found in 1 Peter. Originally designed as part of his Principles for Effective Parenting class taught in one of our adult Bible Study Fellowship classes, pastor decided to preach this one in our Sunday morning service. 40:06 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no We would love to hear the lost cry out "What must I do to be saved?" like the Philippian jailor. But most people are not at the end of their rope when we try to witness to them. How do you get a person lost so they will cry out to God for salvation? Pastor Mike turns to God’s solution - give them Moses! http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-10-23pm.mp3 D9B41DE7-8D20-42E4-BD3B-FE87CF930704 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 18:30:00 -0400 Getting Them Lost, Romans 3:19-20 We would love to hear the lost cry out "What must I do to be saved?" like the Philippian jailor. But most people are not at the end of their rope when we try to witness to them. How do you get a person lost so they will cry out to God for salvation? Pastor Mike turns to God’s solution - give them Moses! 44:28 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Pastor’s favorite baptism story - the Philippian jailor! In one hour this tough, mean, cruel Roman jailor is saved and his life is forever changed. This story is one of the Bible’s clearest examples of genuine salvation. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-10-23am.mp3 62330678-93B0-41C7-8D8E-7BD33148EAE6 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:30:00 -0500 Sudden Change, Acts 16:30-33 Pastor’s favorite baptism story - the Philippian jailor! In one hour this tough, mean, cruel Roman jailor is saved and his life is forever changed. This story is one of the Bible’s clearest examples of genuine salvation. 32:28 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no What is the fuel that drives Christianity? Why do we sacrifice and serve to take the message of Jesus to the four corners of the earth? Why do we witness and distribute tracts? It is compassion! From the example of Jesus’ life we will learn how to have a heart of compassion for the lost. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-10-16pm.mp3 D9B2E72D-CA65-43BE-B75C-A78268D72B08 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:30:00 -0400 Your Compassion, Matthew 23:37 What is the fuel that drives Christianity? Why do we sacrifice and serve to take the message of Jesus to the four corners of the earth? Why do we witness and distribute tracts? It is compassion! From the example of Jesus’ life we will learn how to have a heart of compassion for the lost. 46:25 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Jesus told of a beggar named Lazarus who died in poverty and sickness. Also in the story was a prosperous businessman who died in wealth and affluence. While it is obvious the businessman had all he could use, did God provide for Lazarus? Where is God’s provision in the life of a beggar? Please note that this message, when preached, included a 17-minute media presentation from Crown Ministry’s "God Provides" series. The media segment is not included in this audio due to copyright restrictions. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-10-16am.mp3 61DDEC36-223A-476F-BCCA-62318D064C43 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 10:30:00 -0400 The Rich Man and Lazarus, Luke 16:13-14, 19-20 Jesus told of a beggar named Lazarus who died in poverty and sickness. Also in the story was a prosperous businessman who died in wealth and affluence. While it is obvious the businessman had all he could use, did God provide for Lazarus? Where is God’s provision in the life of a beggar? Please note that this message, when preached, included a 17-minute media presentation from Crown Ministry’s "God Provides" series. The media segment is not included in this audio due to copyright restrictions. 31:29 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no How do I witness to a lost friend? A great beginning is to share the story of how God saved YOU! Pastor brought this short Bible-study about how to use your testimony when witnessing during a Wednesday prayer service. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-10-12wed.mp3 9EDE4D38-A12B-419D-A517-F60413384142 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:00:00 -0400 Your Testimony, Mark 5:19 How do I witness to a lost friend? A great beginning is to share the story of how God saved YOU! Pastor brought this short Bible-study about how to use your testimony when witnessing during a Wednesday prayer service. 24:17 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Pastor Mike concludes his verse-by-verse study of God’s detailed correction of the abuse of the gift of tongues in the church located in the city of Corinth. In this message we are encouraged to understand the purpose of tongues and the regulations God places on a church in the first century as they made use of this spiritual gift. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-10-09pm.mp3 02E9DAA9-92FE-4BB5-ABCA-955AF5EEFA47 Sun, 9 Oct 2011 18:30:00 -0400 Understand Controversy, 1 Corinthians 14:20-39 Pastor Mike concludes his verse-by-verse study of God’s detailed correction of the abuse of the gift of tongues in the church located in the city of Corinth. In this message we are encouraged to understand the purpose of tongues and the regulations God places on a church in the first century as they made use of this spiritual gift. 36:00 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no The record of how a church turned the world upside down with the gospel is recorded in Acts. Walking through this book will teach us what God expects a church to do and how to do it. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-10-09am.mp3 6684B794-E5DF-49B6-B630-D59BCE35D9DE Sun, 9 Oct 2011 10:30:00 -0400 Acts - Evangelizing the World, Acts 1:8 The record of how a church turned the world upside down with the gospel is recorded in Acts. Walking through this book will teach us what God expects a church to do and how to do it. 47:56 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no CBC’s instructions could not be clearer. We call it the Great Commission. This set of instructions was given repeatedly by Jesus Christ. We have the record of the first church carrying it out in the book of Acts. This short Bible-study was given during a Wednesday prayer service. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-10-05wed.mp3 302893B3-DD44-4953-8EBF-3D17319523D6 Wed, 5 Oct 2011 19:00:00 -0400 The Commission, Mark 16:15-20 CBC’s instructions could not be clearer. We call it the Great Commission. This set of instructions was given repeatedly by Jesus Christ. We have the record of the first church carrying it out in the book of Acts. This short Bible-study was given during a Wednesday prayer service. 22:42 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no We have learned about the value of spiritual gifts, a genuinely spiritual life and when the gifts will end. Now, how will God address the abuse of the gift of tongues in the Corinthian church? While Paul recognizes he has spoken in tongues more than the Corinthian church members, he declares that he won’t speak in tongues in church! Why? http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-10-02pm.mp3 D96907A7-C59E-46E5-8EA8-81889551E093 Sun, 2 Oct 2011 18:30:00 -0400 Build Up Others, 1 Corinthians 14:1-19 We have learned about the value of spiritual gifts, a genuinely spiritual life and when the gifts will end. Now, how will God address the abuse of the gift of tongues in the Corinthian church? While Paul recognizes he has spoken in tongues more than the Corinthian church members, he declares that he won’t speak in tongues in church! Why? 44:37 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no How do you raise a winner? Will your child be productive in adulthood or will they need someone to support them? The way your parent will set them in motion for strength or weakness. Pastor Mike examines the importance of our children "waxing strong in spirit." http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-09-18am.mp3 C6D124A5-8A80-42A7-978A-B3FA64F9FA49 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 10:30:00 -0400 Strong in Spirit,Luke 1:80; 2:40 How do you raise a winner? Will your child be productive in adulthood or will they need someone to support them? The way your parent will set them in motion for strength or weakness. Pastor Mike examines the importance of our children "waxing strong in spirit." 41:22 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no The fruit of the Spirit (charity) will last far beyond the end of spiritual gifts. All spiritual gifts have a lifetime of usefulness in God’s program. As for tongues, it was the least valuable gift. God announces the end of specific gifts http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-09-04pm.mp3 A3F6F952-3D2D-4D5A-B1EC-F639047F1FE3 Sun, 4 Sep 2011 18:30:00 -0400 Tongues Will Cease, 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 The fruit of the Spirit (charity) will last far beyond the end of spiritual gifts. All spiritual gifts have a lifetime of usefulness in God’s program. As for tongues, it was the least valuable gift. God announces the end of specific gifts 55:14 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Pastor Mike's series on God Provides is utilizing media presentations produced by Crown Ministries. Today’s message examines God’s test to prove the depth of Abraham’s love and faith. After Abraham was tested, God revealed that He sees our needs in advance and provides for them. As in each of the messages in this series, the media clip is not a part of this download due to copyright regulations. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-09-04am.mp3 37C583E5-17B4-40B3-A3FE-9456A1209956 Sun, 4 Sep 2011 10:30:00 -0400 Loving God Supremely, Genesis 22:1-14 Pastor Mike's series on God Provides is utilizing media presentations produced by Crown Ministries. Today’s message examines God’s test to prove the depth of Abraham’s love and faith. After Abraham was tested, God revealed that He sees our needs in advance and provides for them. As in each of the messages in this series, the media clip is not a part of this download due to copyright regulations. 34:13 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no A church with no unity was the result of members who were striving for spiritual gifts that would make them "look" spiritual in the crowd. An atmosphere was created in which envy and pride dominated. God set out to show them a better way to live - focus on the fruit of the Spirit rather than your spiritual gift. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-08-28pm.mp3 D622CAF6-B5DB-4CAE-B425-55CF120AAE5F Sun, 28 Aug 2011 18:30:00 -0400 A Better Way to Live, 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 A church with no unity was the result of members who were striving for spiritual gifts that would make them "look" spiritual in the crowd. An atmosphere was created in which envy and pride dominated. God set out to show them a better way to live - focus on the fruit of the Spirit rather than your spiritual gift. 39:52 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no To be filled with the Holy Spirit is the antithesis of being drunk with wine. Speaking of wine, can I drink alcohol so long as I don’t get drunk? Now that’s a hot-topic in Christianity these days. In some churches drinking seems to be a badge of cultural relevancy - a part of the church mission statement. In others it is the evidence of compromising with the world. Why is there such disagreement? Is God really that obscure when it comes to a couple beers? http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-08-28am.mp3 C55DFE01-DB38-49C7-BC0C-BAB0B0971F3F Sun, 28 Aug 2011 10:30:00 -0400 Wine in the Bible, Proverbs 20:1 To be filled with the Holy Spirit is the antithesis of being drunk with wine. Speaking of wine, can I drink alcohol so long as I don’t get drunk? Now that’s a hot-topic in Christianity these days. In some churches drinking seems to be a badge of cultural relevancy - a part of the church mission statement. In others it is the evidence of compromising with the world. Why is there such disagreement? Is God really that obscure when it comes to a couple beers? 56:39 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no My spiritual gift is important to my ability to serve Jesus Christ. However, it is also possible for my spiritual gift to become an area of sin in my life. What are these spiritual gifts all about? Why do they exist? How can they be a help to my church? Answers to these questions and others are unfolded in this chapter. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-08-21pm.mp3 D7493D07-E3CE-410B-90F5-B15DFC0449CD Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:30:00 -0400 Use Your Spiritual Gift, 1 Corinthians 12 My spiritual gift is important to my ability to serve Jesus Christ. However, it is also possible for my spiritual gift to become an area of sin in my life. What are these spiritual gifts all about? Why do they exist? How can they be a help to my church? Answers to these questions and others are unfolded in this chapter. 45:26 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no In previous messages we explored our ability to cause the Holy Spirit much pain ("grieving the Holy Spirit") and the resultant extinguishing of His influence in our lives ("quenching the Holy Spirit"). Now it’s time to meet four Bible characters who either experienced that or feared the possibility. While some choose a path that leaves the Holy Spirit out it is refreshing to know that some strive for an effective life with Holy Spirit fullness. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-08-21am.mp3 2580A7DF-55A4-4735-9E52-82DC25B3D82C Sun, 21 Aug 2011 10:30:00 -0400 Living Without Holy Spirit Fullness, 1 Corinthians 9:27 In previous messages we explored our ability to cause the Holy Spirit much pain ("grieving the Holy Spirit") and the resultant extinguishing of His influence in our lives ("quenching the Holy Spirit"). Now it’s time to meet four Bible characters who either experienced that or feared the possibility. While some choose a path that leaves the Holy Spirit out it is refreshing to know that some strive for an effective life with Holy Spirit fullness. 40:54 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no "Do Christians at your church speak in tongues?" "Does your church offer lessons on how to speak in tongues?" People are interested in this phenomenon. Where did "tongues" come from? Over 700 years before Jesus Christ was born tongues made their first appearance in the plan of God. When Jesus rose from the grave tongues reappeared and flourished for 35 years as a tool of God in His agenda on earth. After being absent for 1,900 years this practice re-emerged and has become an important topic of Christian conversation. With this introductory teaching Pastor Mike "puts on the table" seven subjects that are important in understanding the context of Bible teaching about tongues. In future messages he will teach verse-by-verse through 1 Corinthians 12-14. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-07-31pm.mp3 6BE9F3E1-4A99-4466-8C34-5B89765083E4 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:30:00 -0400 Setting the Stage, (Speaking in Tongues) Mark 16:15-20 "Do Christians at your church speak in tongues?" "Does your church offer lessons on how to speak in tongues?" People are interested in this phenomenon. Where did "tongues" come from? Over 700 years before Jesus Christ was born tongues made their first appearance in the plan of God. When Jesus rose from the grave tongues reappeared and flourished for 35 years as a tool of God in His agenda on earth. After being absent for 1,900 years this practice re-emerged and has become an important topic of Christian conversation. With this introductory teaching Pastor Mike "puts on the table" seven subjects that are important in understanding the context of Bible teaching about tongues. In future messages he will teach verse-by-verse through 1 Corinthians 12-14. 37:31 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no As God ended His letter we call "2 Peter" He gave three final instructions to Christians living in days of apostasy. We know we are living in strategic end times. It’s time to grasp these instructions! http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-07-24pm.mp3 66689075-83D8-4126-98D3-B713B862DF06 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 18:30:00 -0400 Living in Light of the Last Days, 2 Peter 3:14-18 As God ended His letter we call "2 Peter" He gave three final instructions to Christians living in days of apostasy. We know we are living in strategic end times. It’s time to grasp these instructions! 21:47 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no In pastor's last message we learned how our worldliness can cause the Holy Spirit to experience pain and sorrow when He considers what our lives could have accomplished if lived under His control. Here's what happens when we cause Him that pain -- we quench ("extinguish") the power of the Holy Spirit in and through our lives. In today’s message Pastor Mike helps us understand three blessings we lose as a result of hurting the Holy Spirit. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-08-14am.mp3 28D63E74-9C68-4358-92AF-A9B8B7E22F49 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:30:00 -0400 Extinguishing the Influence of the Holy Spirit, 1 Thessalonians 5:19 In pastor's last message we learned how our worldliness can cause the Holy Spirit to experience pain and sorrow when He considers what our lives could have accomplished if lived under His control. Here's what happens when we cause Him that pain -- we quench ("extinguish") the power of the Holy Spirit in and through our lives. In today’s message Pastor Mike helps us understand three blessings we lose as a result of hurting the Holy Spirit. 53:03 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Which would you consider of greater value - being spiritual OR exercising spiritual gifts? Before God explained the use of spiritual gifts in general, and tongues in particular, He focuses our attention on the bedrock issue of being spiritually mature. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-08-07pm.mp3 F25651CC-4113-4E1B-8823-FC4BB2C3EE58 Sun, 7 Aug 2011 18:30:00 -0400 The Right Goals, 1 Corinthians 12:1-3 Which would you consider of greater value - being spiritual OR exercising spiritual gifts? Before God explained the use of spiritual gifts in general, and tongues in particular, He focuses our attention on the bedrock issue of being spiritually mature. 38:51 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no The Holy Spirit is instrumental in saving me, helping me with life’s challenges and using me to accomplish God’s agenda on earth. How I need Him! It is always counterproductive to hurt someone who you need, someone who helps you and enables you to be effective. Why would I every intentionally hurt the Holy Spirit? In today’s message Pastor Mike helps us understand how we hurt the Holy Spirit. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-08-07am.mp3 7302E9BD-BA09-47A1-A223-98EE769214D6 Sun, 7 Aug 2011 10:30:00 -0400 Hurting the Holy Spirit, Ephesians 4:30 The Holy Spirit is instrumental in saving me, helping me with life’s challenges and using me to accomplish God’s agenda on earth. How I need Him! It is always counterproductive to hurt someone who you need, someone who helps you and enables you to be effective. Why would I every intentionally hurt the Holy Spirit? In today’s message Pastor Mike helps us understand how we hurt the Holy Spirit. 46:54 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no We have learned that being filled with the Holy Spirit is essential if I am to be useable in God’s hand as He accomplishes His work on earth. The result of being filled is that I witness powerfully and live powerfully. How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit? Pastor Mike’s message deals with the crucified life, a life of walking in the Spirit. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-07-31am.mp3 54435A54-A597-46A4-8240-DF40E3D63A64 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 10:30:00 -0400 Walking in the Spirit,Galatians 5:16-26 We have learned that being filled with the Holy Spirit is essential if I am to be useable in God’s hand as He accomplishes His work on earth. The result of being filled is that I witness powerfully and live powerfully. How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit? Pastor Mike’s message deals with the crucified life, a life of walking in the Spirit. 40:39 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no We have learned who the Holy Spirit is, what role He played in our salvation and how He ministers to us every day. This morning we begin examining another aspect of His ministry - how He ministers to the world THROUGH us. This dynamic teaching is the key difference between a dead church going through the motions of ministry and a church God is using to accomplish His agenda in His world. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-07-24am.mp3 B7FD8544-8383-4CBC-97D3-56BD2D47C1CC Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:30:00 -0400 The Holy Spirit Ministering THROUGH You, Acts 2:1-4 We have learned who the Holy Spirit is, what role He played in our salvation and how He ministers to us every day. This morning we begin examining another aspect of His ministry - how He ministers to the world THROUGH us. This dynamic teaching is the key difference between a dead church going through the motions of ministry and a church God is using to accomplish His agenda in His world. 40:14 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no As an angel stood over Jerusalem ready to destroy the city, King David came to the house of a simple farmer named Ornan to stop the coming destruction.  David requested to buy the farmers land and Ornan was willing to simply give it all.  Why was he willing to give it all?  Are we willing to "to give it all" to save others from coming destruction? http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-07-17pm.mp3 3F901AAE-A270-43AE-AF44-A7E85533E641 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:30:00 -0400 I Give It All, 1 Chronicles 21 As an angel stood over Jerusalem ready to destroy the city, King David came to the house of a simple farmer named Ornan to stop the coming destruction.  David requested to buy the farmers land and Ornan was willing to simply give it all.  Why was he willing to give it all?  Are we willing to "to give it all" to save others from coming destruction? 35:31 Chris Cisler Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Sin is a very real problem that each of us deal with.  It affects our daily life and relationships.  If we do not deal with it properly, it will have a serious impact on us.  So, how do we deal with sin?  We learn from this passage in 1 Chronicles 21, five truths to deal with sin in our lives http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-07-17am.mp3 DD457DCD-AA2B-4FA0-B9C3-C4EC95168B5C Sun, 17 Jul 2011 10:30:00 -0400 How to Deal With Sin, 1 Chronicles 21 Sin is a very real problem that each of us deal with.  It affects our daily life and relationships.  If we do not deal with it properly, it will have a serious impact on us.  So, how do we deal with sin?  We learn from this passage in 1 Chronicles 21, five truths to deal with sin in our lives 39:04 Chris Cisler Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Do you REALLY believe that, after all these years, Jesus is really planning on coming again? The world mocks the Christian for taking Jesus’ promise to return seriously. After warning us about the danger and doom of heretical teachers during the last days (chapter 2), God challenges His children to always remember His promise. But just what is included in His promise? What impact does it have on our lives? http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-07-10pm.mp3 DA246D84-F8B9-47F8-8CFE-1984BC7858A2 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 18:30:00 -0400 God’s Disposable Planet, 2 Peter 3:10-13 Do you REALLY believe that, after all these years, Jesus is really planning on coming again? The world mocks the Christian for taking Jesus’ promise to return seriously. After warning us about the danger and doom of heretical teachers during the last days (chapter 2), God challenges His children to always remember His promise. But just what is included in His promise? What impact does it have on our lives? 32:53 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no The "Holy Ghost" is not a figment of people’s imagination like Casper the Friendly Ghost was. He is a real person who ministers TO Christians every day. In part one Pastor Mike helped us understand the first three of five actions the Holy Spirit performs as He works for our benefit. Part two will look at two more actions of the Holy Spirit. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-07-10am.mp3 D0FECF77-8EC8-4366-884B-C1CEA7CCB93B Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:30:00 -0400 The Holy Spirit Ministering To You, John 14:16 (Part 2) The "Holy Ghost" is not a figment of people’s imagination like Casper the Friendly Ghost was. He is a real person who ministers TO Christians every day. In part one Pastor Mike helped us understand the first three of five actions the Holy Spirit performs as He works for our benefit. Part two will look at two more actions of the Holy Spirit. 46:34 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Do you REALLY believe that, after all these years, Jesus is really planning on coming again? The world mocks the Christian for taking Jesus’ promise to return seriously. After warning us about the danger and doom of heretical teachers during the last days (chapter 2), God begins to encourage us with some amazing truths. Pastor Mike highlights four encouragements God intends you to hold onto. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-07-03pm.mp3 9F643659-B061-40E9-B5F0-8E751080C8AF Sun, 3 Jul 2011 18:30:00 -0400 Mocking the Second Coming, 2 Peter 3:1-9 Do you REALLY believe that, after all these years, Jesus is really planning on coming again? The world mocks the Christian for taking Jesus’ promise to return seriously. After warning us about the danger and doom of heretical teachers during the last days (chapter 2), God begins to encourage us with some amazing truths. Pastor Mike highlights four encouragements God intends you to hold onto. 22:31 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no The "Holy Ghost" is not a figment of people’s imagination like Casper the Friendly Ghost was. He is a real person who ministers TO Christians every day. Pastor Mike helps us understand five actions the Holy Spirit performs as He works for our benefit. Future messages will expand on the fourth and fifth of these actions. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-07-03am.mp3 F6EE2030-0DA8-43FF-B35D-BB4824FD362D Sun, 3 Jul 2011 10:30:00 -0400 The Holy Spirit Ministering To You, John 14:16 (Part 1) The "Holy Ghost" is not a figment of people’s imagination like Casper the Friendly Ghost was. He is a real person who ministers TO Christians every day. Pastor Mike helps us understand five actions the Holy Spirit performs as He works for our benefit. Future messages will expand on the fourth and fifth of these actions. 37:48 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Jesus gave His disciples a challenging responsibility - evangelize the entire world. He knew they would be unable to accomplish this without supernatural power supplied by the Holy Spirit. Interestingly, Jesus told them to wait in Jerusalem for that power and they watched Him ascend into heaven. While they waited everyone needed to pitch in and do their share. What an example to us to pitch in and do our share even during times of waiting. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-06-26pm.mp3 090BD51E-4FE7-4F6D-AAC0-06803BC75049 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 18:30:00 -0400 How Long Would You Wait? Acts 1:8-14 Jesus gave His disciples a challenging responsibility - evangelize the entire world. He knew they would be unable to accomplish this without supernatural power supplied by the Holy Spirit. Interestingly, Jesus told them to wait in Jerusalem for that power and they watched Him ascend into heaven. While they waited everyone needed to pitch in and do their share. What an example to us to pitch in and do our share even during times of waiting. 32:10 Bro. Gary Halstead Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Every member of our church has needs and God promises to meet them. How does He intend to meet them? Often God uses the people close to us to meet our innermost needs. Gary explores the importance of being the kind of people God uses to meet other’s needs http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-06-26am.mp3 ACE3A33A-B3C7-4FE8-A769-BBE957386AC9 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 10:30:00 -0400 What Do We Need From Each Other? Philippians 4:19 Every member of our church has needs and God promises to meet them. How does He intend to meet them? Often God uses the people close to us to meet our innermost needs. Gary explores the importance of being the kind of people God uses to meet other’s needs 51:02 Bro. Gary Halstead Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no God announces that He has, throughout history, judged those who rebel against Him and recalls three examples. In each of two of the examples He saved one man. Those men, along with his family, were recipients of God’s grace during difficult days of apostasy. Let’s examine Noah and Lot on Father’s Day. http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-06-19am.mp3 D52EAC02-F9DF-4B9C-AB01-50E360C6D37A Sun, 19 Jun 2011 10:30:00 -0400 The Tale of Two Fathers, 2 Peter 2:4-9 God announces that He has, throughout history, judged those who rebel against Him and recalls three examples. In each of two of the examples He saved one man. Those men, along with his family, were recipients of God’s grace during difficult days of apostasy. Let’s examine Noah and Lot on Father’s Day. 37:40 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Religious teachers of lies have always existed on earth. What impact are they having on your life today? Do you know how to identify a false teacher? God’s Word sounds a clarion call in 2 Peter chapter 2 - "Beware False Teachers!" Today’s message is the second part of Pastor Mike’s two-part message from this chapter http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-06-12pm.mp3 B05A51DA-5CC3-4F43-B7BA-B67ADE8432F0 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 18:30:00 -0400 Beware False Teachers, 2 Peter 2:10-22 (Part 2) Religious teachers of lies have always existed on earth. What impact are they having on your life today? Do you know how to identify a false teacher? God’s Word sounds a clarion call in 2 Peter chapter 2 - "Beware False Teachers!" Today’s message is the second part of Pastor Mike’s two-part message from this chapter 45:12 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no The hint of "behind-the-scenes power-brokers" brings mystique and conspiracy theories to every major event. What really happened? Who did what? What do they WANT us to think happened? Did you know that the Holy Spirit is the world’s greatest "behind-the-scenes power-broker" that ever has been? Behind every person being reached with the gospel of Jesus Christ is a busy person who makes it happen...and we need Him http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-06-12am.mp3 559DBA0B-E81B-43A3-9430-CF0C57C8EE8A Sun, 12 Jun 2011 10:30:00 -0400 The Holy Spirit Reaches You, John 16:5-11 The hint of "behind-the-scenes power-brokers" brings mystique and conspiracy theories to every major event. What really happened? Who did what? What do they WANT us to think happened? Did you know that the Holy Spirit is the world’s greatest "behind-the-scenes power-broker" that ever has been? Behind every person being reached with the gospel of Jesus Christ is a busy person who makes it happen...and we need Him 37:19 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Religious teachers of lies have always existed on earth. What impact are they having on your life today? Do you know how to identify a false teacher? God’s Word sounds a clarion call in 2 Peter chapter 2 - "Beware False Teachers!" Today’s message is the first of Pastor Mike’s two-part message from this chapter http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-06-05pm.mp3 60EC7F81-0E18-4321-8A97-23894A4A27D2 Sun, 5 Jun 2011 18:30:00 -0400 Beware False Teachers, 2 Peter 2:1-9 (Part 1) Religious teachers of lies have always existed on earth. What impact are they having on your life today? Do you know how to identify a false teacher? God’s Word sounds a clarion call in 2 Peter chapter 2 - "Beware False Teachers!" Today’s message is the first of Pastor Mike’s two-part message from this chapter 40:57 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Before He left, Jesus promised His disciples that the Holy Spirit would become their constant companion in life. What a gift from Jesus! How important is this gift to you? What do you know about the Holy Spirit? What does He do in your life every day? In this new series, Pastor Mike will direct us through God’s Word as we discover the person and ministry of the Holy Spirit to each of us. In this first message we will meet Mr. Holy Spirit http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-06-05am.mp3 869152BB-AC36-4174-819C-BBA9E902DB60 Sun, 5 Jun 2011 10:30:00 -0400 Meet the Holy Spirit, John 14:26 Before He left, Jesus promised His disciples that the Holy Spirit would become their constant companion in life. What a gift from Jesus! How important is this gift to you? What do you know about the Holy Spirit? What does He do in your life every day? In this new series, Pastor Mike will direct us through God’s Word as we discover the person and ministry of the Holy Spirit to each of us. In this first message we will meet Mr. Holy Spirit 41:09 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Can you make it as a Christian in today’s world of apostasy and false Christianity? Yes! God buoys you up with four supports that can keep your head above the turbulent waters in post-Christian America. This message focuses on the last of those four supports - what your Bible does for you http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-05-29pm.mp3 25E2F9C2-AB4B-4E3A-A42C-753D613B6559 Sun, 29 May 2011 18:30:00 -0400 What Your Bible Does for You? 2 Peter 1:12-21 Can you make it as a Christian in today’s world of apostasy and false Christianity? Yes! God buoys you up with four supports that can keep your head above the turbulent waters in post-Christian America. This message focuses on the last of those four supports - what your Bible does for you 40:10 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Memorial Day provides a solemn reminder that commitment to what is important to us sometimes causes us to yield our very bodies in its cause. This has been true of liberty for America. It has also been true throughout the history of man in his quest to serve his Creator. Three Hebrew men recognized that and yielded their bodies to a fiery furnace rather than disobey God. God expects no less from us today http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-05-29am.mp3 12FCCB97-6809-403E-BAE0-F25749284E1E Sun, 29 May 2011 10:30:00 -0400 They Yielded Their Bodies, Daniel 3:28 Memorial Day provides a solemn reminder that commitment to what is important to us sometimes causes us to yield our very bodies in its cause. This has been true of liberty for America. It has also been true throughout the history of man in his quest to serve his Creator. Three Hebrew men recognized that and yielded their bodies to a fiery furnace rather than disobey God. God expects no less from us today 46:34 Pastor Mike Aylestock Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Dr. Chuck Harding challenges us to understand the days in which we live and stand up for the cause of Jesus Christ and His work in our country http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-05-22pm.mp3 D656C287-6FA0-4BA1-9D87-99D353B05BC4 Sun, 22 May 2011 18:30:00 -0400 Having an Understanding of the Times,1 Chronicles 12:23-32 Dr. Chuck Harding challenges us to understand the days in which we live and stand up for the cause of Jesus Christ and His work in our country 1:24:17 Dr. Chuck Harding Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Dr. Chuck Harding declares that liberty is worth dying for. Why is it that many Americans who were "free born" do not understand and value freedom? http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-05-22am.mp3 EBF98BFA-F034-43DA-9135-0BEB34EEB5D3 Sun, 22 May 2011 10:30:00 -0400 What is Liberty? Acts 22:21-28 Dr. Chuck Harding declares that liberty is worth dying for. Why is it that many Americans who were "free born" do not understand and value freedom? 45:49 Dr. Chuck Harding Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no Awake Americans! http://www.cbc4me.org/wpws/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2011-05-21pm.mp3 A456249A-28FB-4B19-AB91-12526FF7430C Sat, 21 May 2011 18:30:00 -0400 Awake Americans! Awake Americans! 1:08:21 Dr. Chuck Harding Sermon, Christianity, Jesus, Salvation, Christ, Eternal, Life, Christmas, Easter, Born Again, Bible, God no no